Kindness goes a long way. If you’re having a bad day, there’s nothing more heart-warming than to experience a small act of kindness from a stranger or close friend.
We are often taught about being kind to others, but what about simply being kind to yourself?
Here are a few reasons why it’s important to be kind to yourself:
- It boosts self-confidence and self-esteem: When you treat yourself with kindness, you begin to appreciate yourself more, and this positive attitude reflects in your actions and behavior. This boosts your self-confidence and self-esteem.
- It helps you overcome negative self-talk: Negative self-talk can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. Being kind to yourself helps to overcome negative self-talk by promoting positive thoughts and ideas.
- It improves your mental health and well-being: When you are kind to yourself, you create a safe and nurturing environment for yourself to thrive in. This helps to improve your mental health and well-being by reducing stress levels and promoting self-care.
- It strengthens your relationships with others: By being kind to yourself, you become more compassionate and caring towards others. This strengthens your relationships with others and promotes a positive environment for everyone around you.
As we continue to evolve with our Planet, we will start to see more and more people throw kindness out of the window! There will be so much suppressed anger and people will not understand how to experience such a full range of emotions.
But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Love and kindness is enough.
Although you can’t control others, you can control the words and conversations you may have with yourself.
I came across this trend on social media that I must share. When you are about to be mean to yourself, look at a picture of yourself as a child.
Now why would this version of you deserve such harsh criticism? They don’t, and you don’t either.
This week, focus on being kind to yourself.
Giselle Avenue 